LawCare is appointing its first Communications Manager, offering a wonderful opportunity to make a significant impact in an organisation committed to supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in the legal community.

Working with LawCare

LawCare is unique in the legal community. With a track record of 20 years, we have established ourselves as an independent charity with strong, positive relationships with our stakeholders. We believe passionately in raising awareness about why mental health and wellbeing matter and improving access to support.

What you will be doing

We are a small staff team of 5; we work closely with our Board of Trustees and our network of volunteers across the legal jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland. We are here to support practitioners across the branches of the legal profession as well as students, those in training, families, and support staff. Tackling stigma is a key priority, as many in our community do not come forward for the support available for fear this may limit their careers: we want to challenge this by getting the legal community talking about mental health and wellbeing. With growing public awareness about mental health and understanding of the importance of mental health in the workplace, this is an incredibly exciting time for the right individual to make a real difference.

You will work closely with the CEO and staff team to build on the work of the communications consultant we have used over the last 18 months. Your key responsibilities will be to develop the engagement of the legal community with recognising the value of mental health, raise the profile of LawCare and the support we provide, and ensure our communications channels are stimulating and up to date.

What we are looking for

If you are someone with lots of ideas, a positive ‘can do' attitude, great communications skills, excited by new opportunities and enthusiasm for what you do, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to help us widen our reach and make the most of the potential we know we have.

About the role

part time, three days a week, (22.5 hours) and flexible, you can spread your hours over the week or work fixed days

Salary £33K (pro rata)

Home based (LawCare does not have an office)

Some travel within the UK and Ireland, at least once a month, mainly to London. You may also be required to travel to Belfast, Edinburgh, Dublin, Bath and other parts of the UK and Ireland. All travel costs are reimbursed.

Our benefits

Flexible, home-based working which is fully embedded in our culture

30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time staff) plus UK bank holidays and additional Christmas leave, the office is closed from Dec 24-Jan 2

Employer pension contribution of 4%

Closing date for applications

Sunday November 19 midnight, all applications to be submitted electronically and on the application form with a covering letter. No CVs.

Candidates selected for interview will be informed by November 24.

Interviews Thursday December 7 London, will include an assessment and presentation.

For an application pack, please click on the Visit Website button.

LawCare are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.